1978 Cadillac Deville
Safety Recalls & Notices
We found 8 safety recalls for the 1978 Cadillac Deville. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Cadillac dealer to schedule free repairs.
Summary
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS1101 - Emission Device.
Summary
THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAS AN EXTENSION RUBBER FLAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL THAT COULD BE WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN SUCH A MANNER THAT ENGINE IDLE SPEED WOULD BE INCREASED. SHOULD THIS CONDITION OCCUR AND THE TRANSMISSION IS SHIFTED FROM PARK OR NEUTRAL TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE INCREASE ENGINE SPEED COULD PRODUCE AN ACCELERATION RATE UNANTICIPATED BY THE VEHICLE OPERATOR. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Summary
PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS PLACED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASH TRAY RECEPTABLE COULD BE IGNITED BYU A PERSON PLACING LIGHTED MATERIALS IN THE ASH TRAY. IN THE EVENT OF THIS MATERIAL CATCHING FIRE, THE FLAMES COULD REACH THE INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHERE THE FIRE WOULD BE DIFFICULT TO EXTINGUISH WITHOUT WATER OR AN EXTINGUISHER.
Summary
On certain vehicles, the fuel hose connections from the engine fuel pressure regulator to the fuel rail and certain fuel hose connections between the gas tank and the engine fuel rail may leak because of hose deterioration creating a fire hazard.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL HAVING AN EXTENSION, OR RUBBER FLAP, AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PEDAL. THIS PEDAL FLAP COULD BE INADVERTENTLY DISPLACED BY A FLOOR COVERING AND WEDGED UNDER THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IN A MANNER THAT CAN INFLUENCE THE THROTTLE SETTING AND INCREASE THE ENGINE IDLE RPM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REMOVE THE RUBBER FLAP FROM THE ACCELERATOR.
Summary
IF PAPER OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE PLACED IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ASHTRAY RECEPTACLE, THEY COULD BECOME IGNITED AND FLAMES FROM THE FIRE MAY REACH THE INTERIOR OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy
OWNER WILL BE SENT A METAL HEAT SHIELD TO BE INSTALLED ABOVE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, EITHER BY THE OWNER OR BY THE DEALER.
Summary
THE REAR WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, ARE BRITTLE AND THEREFORE MAY FRACTURE. THIS BRITTLENESS IS DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT DURING MANUFACTURE. IF THE BOLTS BREAK, THE TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE BOLTS ON ALL AXLES AND THE TEN REAR AXLE WHEEL MOUNTING BOLTS, FREE OF CHARGE.
Summary
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 104, "WINDSHIELD WIPING AND WASHING SYSTEMS". THE WINDSHIELD WASHER BOTTLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK AND ALLOW WASHER FLUID TO DRAIN OUT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE WASHER BOTTLE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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